Munster make raft of changes for Ospreys game

Munster coach Declan Kidney has opted to field a largely second-string side against the Ospreys in the Magners League at Musgrave Park tomorrow evening.

With Munster due to face Saracens in the Heineken Cup semi-finals next weekend, Kidney has decided to make a raft of chances from the side that started against Leinster last time out.

In a completely changed backline, Shaun Payne returns for the first time since the Cardiff defeat at The Arms Park, while Barry Murphy makes his first senior start of the season in the centre alongside Kieran Lewis.

Doug Howlett makes way for Brian Carney on the right wing, while Anthony Horgan will win his 143rd competitive cap on the opposite wing.

Elsewhere, Paul Warwick wears the number 10 jersey, partnered as he was at the end of the Leinster game by Tomas O'Leary.

Up front, Tony Buckley switches to the more familiar tight-head position, with Federico Pucciariello at loose and Frank Sheahan in between.

Mick O'Driscoll gets the nod ahead of Donncha O'Callaghan in front of a back-row of Donnacha Ryan, Niall Ronan, and Denis Leamy.